Antoine Saint Exupéry

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer, aviator, and journalist born on June 29, 1900 in Lyon, France. He grew up in a high society family and studied at the École Centrale de Lyon before becoming a commercial airline pilot. Saint-Exupéry was one of the first pilots to fly transatlantic routes and also participated in rescue and reconnaissance missions during World War II. His experience with aviation and solitude inspired his first novel, "Night Flight," published in 1931. In 1939, Saint-Exupéry left France and lived in the United States for several years before returning to Europe to participate in the war. He disappeared over the Mediterranean in 1944 while on a reconnaissance mission for the French Air Force. His most famous novel, "The Little Prince," was published in 1943 and has become a classic of children's literature. It tells the story of a little prince who travels through space to meet different planets and strange characters, expressing themes of friendship, love, and truth. Saint-Exupéry was also known for his writings on aviation and freedom, which reflect his own experiences in life and travel. His works have been translated into many languages.